OVERVIEW
Olympus Sandton was conceived in response to the growing demand for urban environments that support living, working, leisure and wellbeing within a single connected precinct that facilitates activity throughout the day and evening. The project supports the developer’s broader precinct-led vision for creating denser, more diverse and resilient urban communities. The scheme makes a notable contribution to the continuing evolution of Sandton as a more walkable and vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood. Olympus is being developed by Tricolt Group and Growthpoint Properties. It was designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects in collaboration with dhk Architects.
ORIGINALITY
The project places equal emphasis on architectural form and the quality of the public realm. The conceptual framework is grounded in the idea of elevation. The site is the highest point within the Sandton Summit precinct. This offers a prominent gateway position, and a design opportunity to engage with the Sandton skyline and the city below. Two sculptural towers, Athena and Apollo, rise from a sweeping landscaped podium, establishing a striking urban presence. Alternating curved floorplates and a staggered wraparound façade generate a distinctive architectural rhythm while maximising daylight, views and spatial quality throughout the development. The composition creates a distinctive landmark identity.
A grand sculptural staircase provides a ceremonial connection between street level and the elevated podium, encouraging movement through the site and creating opportunities for interaction and occupation. Landscaped terraces, gardens and shared social spaces contribute to a layered urban environment that extends beyond the building footprint. The podium acts as a point of connection, creating moments of intersection between residents, visitors and surrounding precinct activities.

The integrated mixed-use configuration supports activity throughout the day and evening, contributing to a more diverse and dynamic urban environment. Residential, hospitality, wellness and retail functions are organised to create a cohesive precinct where amenities, services and shared experiences are readily accessible.
Diverse apartment configurations accommodate a wide range of residents, from investors seeking lock-up-and-go convenience to permanent occupants seeking long-term urban lifestyles. This mix of uses and users strengthens the development’s role within the precinct and supports the broader evolution of Sandton as a walkable neighbourhood where living, working and leisure coexist within a connected urban framework.

SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental performance and long-term liveability are embedded within the design strategy. Natural light and ventilation are prioritised throughout to enhance occupant wellbeing and reduce operational energy demand. High-performance glazing improves thermal comfort, while energy- and water-efficient systems support sustainability objectives. Landscaped podium gardens and elevated green spaces introduce biodiversity and strengthen the relationship between built form and nature.
Olympus Sandton contributes to the long-term transformation of one of Africa’s most important urban districts. Through the integration of density, walkability, landscape and mixed-use programming, the project strengthens the Sandton Summit vision and demonstrates how high-density development can support a more connected, liveable and resilient urban future. The design creates an environment that contributes to the quality, vitality and ongoing evolution of the city as a whole, contributing to the quality, vitality and ongoing evolution of the city as a whole.
CONTEXT OF THE SITE + LOCATION
Olympus is located on an elevated site on the corner of Empire Place and Rivonia Road in Sandton, Africa’s most affluent square mile. The surrounding streetscape comprises a mix of predominantly high- and mid-rise commercial buildings, located on busy arterial routes that prioritise vehicular traffic. Olympus breaks this mould through the precinct-led design approach and the overarching vision for a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment.